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Guest Column: What Citrus Heights residents should know about the real impact of going green

By Sue Frost– As a Sacramento County Supervisor, I prioritize the safety and well-being of our community above all my efforts, including my efforts in Citrus Heights. California’s ambitious goal to achieve zero carbon emissions by 2030 is…

Stones casino to host annual Vietnam Veterans Luncheon

By Sara Beth Williams– An annual Vietnam Veterans Luncheon is set to be held March 28 at Stones Gambling Hall, in recognition of National Vietnam War Veterans Day…

Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce welcomes new executive director

By Sara Beth Williams– Sheri Merrick has been selected as the new executive director of the Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce, following the chamber’s prior director stepping down in January…

Nearby city eyes Citrus Heights’ neighborhood model

By Mike Hazlip– Several hundred residents on Monday attended a community potluck at the Citrus Heights Community Center, which featured a speaker from Rancho Cordova who praised the city’s neighborhood model for community engagement…

Cannabis, marijuana plant

LETTER: Cannabis stores will bring shootings, stabbings, robberies

By Bill Bird, Citrus Heights– Do you want more crime in Citrus Heights? Urge your City Council to support and allow stores that sell marijuana or dope. Your prayers will be answered. These places are crime magnets…

Spring musical performances underway at Mesa Verde High School

Following the closure of Theatre in the Heights last year, community theatrical performances have been a hard find in Citrus Heights — but this week, residents will performances of You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown on display at…

Residents invited to 2024 potluck at Citrus Heights Community Center

Sentinel staff report– The Residents’ Empowerment Association of Citrus Heights is set to host a “Celebrate Spring” potluck event next month, aiming to bolster community spirit…

‘Snack Man’ leads annual sock drive for Citrus Heights homeless community

Sentinel staff report– Kicking off the month of March, Alfred “Snack Man” Sanchez is leading his annual sock drive to benefit the local homeless population…

Some ‘dismayed’ by lack of progress on potential Rusch Park amphitheater

By Sara Beth Williams– Plans to move forward with construction on the Kathy Cook Amphitheater at Rusch Community Park have been delayed again, according to city leaders and the parks district…

Easter

March Events: What’s happening this month in Citrus Heights?

By Sara Beth Williams– The month of March in Citrus Heights is bustling with a diverse lineup of community events, from early Easter egg hunts to theatrical performances and charitable dinners…